Penny Black, Robin/Monochrome Berry Branch Tag, Guest DT 2018

This is the second of 12 posts that I will be sharing with you in celebration of the 

Penny Black 2018 Christmas release...

...  and as you can see, Robin takes centre stage on today's Christmas/Winter themed tag.

Here's a breakdown of supplies used:

  

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Background

Penny Black/Stamps

30-247      Life's Journals 

 40-631      A Berry Branch 

          30-504      Christmas Sentiments

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Method

Stamp 'Life's Journals' in Stazon - (Timber Brown).   Then, trim card to size.

Once dry...

Use a Stamping Platform and Tsukineko Markers (London Fog, Gray Flannel) to colour, stamp and mist 'A Berry Branch'.   

Leave to dry again, then...

Add the sentiment 'Winter Wishes' using Memento (Tuxedo Black) and emboss using 

Ranger Clear Embossing Powder.

Once dry, use (Hickory Smoke) and (Walnut Stain) from the Tim Holtz/Distress ink pad range to gently create a colour blend.

Then add paint splatters using Tim Holtz/Distress (Peeled Paint).

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Robin

Penny Black/Stamp

 40-647      Robin's Christmas

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Method

I used the following list of Tim Holtz/Distress markers to scribble on to an acrylic block and then watercolour with:

Vintage Photo

Walnut Stain

Hickory Smoke

Frayed Burlap

Pumice Stone

Ground Expresso

Aged Mahogany

Brushed Corduroy

Fossilized Amber

Wild Honey

Fired Brick

Spiced Marmalade

Once dry, fussy cut (unless you prefer to do as I did and cut prior to painting).

Then add a black gem for the eye using Ranger 'Glossy Accents' and seal using 

Ranger 'Multi Medium Gloss' or similar.

Glue the Robin into position on the tag, being sure to pen in the feet first!

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As always, thank you so much for taking the time to stop by today...

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Donna. x

Cherish The Memory, Wrapped Journal, Ephemera...

Cherish The Memory sells some of the prettiest ephemera and background papers - just take a look for yourself and you'll soon see what I mean.

And sometimes it's nice to get lots of those pretty papers and ephemera and little accent pieces and just layer them all up into a beautiful montage...

But I'm not doing that today! 

Instead, I'm sharing an idea with you that doesn't use a lot, but it does show that with just a few carefully chosen pieces combined with dies from your stash you can make something truly special - whether it's a gift for yourself or for someone else...

Not only is this beautiful (I made it for me so I admit I am truly biased) - it's practical, too.

This is where I will store my bits and pieces so that they don't get lost or torn.
(FYI - The pages are made from passport protector covers)!



Supplies Used...

Cherish The Memory


LemonCraft

House Of Roses 6x6 Paper Stack




Vintage Time A4 Scrapbooking Paper - Butterflies, Clocks & Roses



Badge Buttons





StudioLight

Industrial 2 Card Making & Scrapbooking Kit






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Thanks so much for stopping by today...

Any questions, please do feel free to contact me!

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Donna. x

Penny Black, 3D Christmas Bell Tag/Ornament, Guest DT 2018...

I am humbled, honoured, beyond thrilled...  and absolutely gobsmacked to be able to tell you that I am on the Penny Black Guest Design Team for the next few months.


Here’s the first of my tag designs for the Penny Black 2018 Christmas release...  

This is a 3D Christmas bell made by simply folding and gluing three decorated bell shapes together.

I'll include a list of supplies used at the end of this post, but for now - 

Here's a quick 'how to' guide...

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Cut out three bells  - plus their 'top parts'.

Carefully fold them in half, then glue one 'top part' to each of the bell shapes.

Use tree branch stamps to decorate each bell using embossing powders.

Heat set to dry.

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For extra durability, cut out two additional bell shapes from scrap card.

Cut them in half, then cut off the top ends and trim the outer edge of the bell outline. 

Glue one piece to the back of each of the decorated bells - ensuring that whichever side you choose remains consistent for all three.

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Add a small decorative bell to a piece of twine and knot into place.

 Then glue from the back - ensuring that the twine runs down the centre spine of one of the bells.

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Cut, colour and assemble some foliage pieces, then add enamel dots.

Ensure you make enough for all three bells!

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Glue all three bell parts together, add bows made from twine and some cord to the top...

and that's it!

You have your very own decorated bell.

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Supplies used:

Penny Black/Dies

51-453      Christmassy

     51-465      Mitten Stocking

Penny Black/Stamps

       40-637      Winter Branches

Other:

Embossing Powder (Ranger) - White, Distress/Walnut Stain

Distress Markers - Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Frayed Burlap

Twine, decorative bell and enamel dots from stash.

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I do hope I've inspired you to have a go.

'Bye for now...

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Donna. x